Baruc vs Maesteg East

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Baruc South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      31/100
      Maesteg East South Wales Police

      Baruc vs Maesteg East Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      Baruc
      South Wales Police
      684 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.8% trend
      17.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      31/100
      Below Average
      Maesteg East
      South Wales Police
      596 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.9% trend
      18.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Baruc
      B Maesteg East
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      31/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      684
      596
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      659
      459
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.8%
      ↑29.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.4%
      18.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Baruc
      B Maesteg East
      Violent Crime
      230 ↑11%
      185 ↑32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↑11%
      102 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      29 ↓22%
      20 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓34%
      36 ↑200%
      Burglary
      18 ↑38%
      16 ↑7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↓12%
      42 ↑5%
      Drugs
      17 ↑55%
      5 ↓17%
      Public Order
      72 ↓18%
      48 ↓17%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      64 ↑3%
      128 ↑47%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑20%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑67%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑138%
      9 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Maesteg East is the safer choice — scoring 31/100 vs 26/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Baruc safer than Maesteg East?

      Baruc has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 684 crimes in the last 12 months. Maesteg East has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) with 596 crimes. Maesteg East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Baruc vs Maesteg East?

      Baruc shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Maesteg East shows +29.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Baruc and Maesteg East?

      In Baruc, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (230 incidents). In Maesteg East, it is Violent Crime (185 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Baruc and Maesteg East?

      Baruc recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Maesteg East recorded 102. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Baruc vs Maesteg East?

      Violent crime in Baruc totalled 230 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 185 in Maesteg East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Baruc and Maesteg East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Baruc recorded 659 crimes (now 684, a change of +3.8%). Maesteg East recorded 459 crimes previously (now 596, +29.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Baruc and Maesteg East?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Baruc has a resolution rate of 17.4% and Maesteg East has 18.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Baruc and Maesteg East?

      Baruc falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Maesteg East is covered by South Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Baruc and Maesteg East?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Baruc or Maesteg East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Baruc and Maesteg East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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